# Thessalonica, Thessalonians #

## Facts: ##

In New Testament times, Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia in the ancient Roman empire. The people living in that city were called the "Thessalonians."

* The city of Thessalonica was an important seaport and was also located along a major road that connected Rome to the eastern part of the Roman empire.
* Paul, along with Silas and Timothy, visited Thessalonica on his second missionary journey and as a result, a church was established there. Later, Paul also visited this city on his third missionary journey.
* Paul wrote two letters to the Christians in Thessalonica. These letters (1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians) are included in the New Testament.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [macedonia](../other/macedonia.md) **·** [paul](../other/paul.md) **·** [rome](../other/rome.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Thessalonians 01:1](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/01/01)
* [2 Thessalonians 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2th/01/01)
* [2 Timothy 04:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ti/04/09)
* [Acts 17:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/17/01)
* [Philippians 04:14-17](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/php/04/14)